The ongoing tussle for seats in the grand alliance between Bihar Assembly elections 2025 is now coming to the fore. Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav gave a strong message to the top leaders of the Grand Alliance and said that if this alliance has to be saved, then old allies like Congress and JMM will have to be respected.

Pappu Yadav said that Congress has never been a party that breaks alliances. She always remains within limits and tolerates insults. But given the situation today, it seems that some big force is trying to break our alliance. Everything will become clear after tomorrow.

#WATCH Patna, Bihar: On the distribution of seats in the Grand Alliance, Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav said, “…Congress is not breaking its alliance, it is keeping it. There has been no ‘friendly fight’ from the Congress side yet… Everything will be revealed after tomorrow… I feel that our alliance… pic.twitter.com/tWbiSneINM

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Ignoring JMM is a wrong decision – Pappu Yadav

Pappu Yadav raised questions on RJD leadership after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its candidates for 6 seats in Bihar Assembly elections. He said that there should have been a respectable alliance with JMM on 3-4 seats. I would appeal to Lalu Yadav to leave this tradition of ignoring his allies. Learn something from others and add JMM back into the alliance.

He further said that our leaders want to strengthen the coalition religion, but if any leader’s ideas are attacked then we will not remain silent. Dignity and transparency are necessary even within the alliance.

Lalu Yadav should leave his old habit – Pappu Yadav

Pappu Yadav gave direct advice to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. He said that what Lalu ji is doing by fielding candidates against his own allies is wrong. This is their old habit, which needs to be left now. The public is watching everything and now politics is going to change in Bihar.

Pappu Yadav said – the public is with us

He claimed that the public is with him and an atmosphere of change is being created in the coming elections. People are thinking beyond the boundaries of caste and alliance. People want development, not armchair politics.

The tussle continues in the Grand Alliance

Meanwhile, agreement could not be reached between Congress and RJD on many seats. Dissatisfaction in the alliance has also increased with JMM’s announcement of contesting the elections alone. In such a situation, this statement of Pappu Yadav further exposes the internal disagreements of the Grand Alliance.

Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav has given a big statement regarding the meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) of Congress. He said that this meeting is very important and expressed hope that Congress will take a ‘strong and historic decision’ in the interest of the people of Bihar.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Pappu Yadav said, “The CEC meeting is very important. I think Congress will take strong decisions for the people of Bihar.” His statement is being seen as a political signal before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

#WATCH Delhi: On the meeting of Congress Central Election Committee (CEC), Independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav said, ‘CEC meeting is very important. I think Congress will take strong decisions for the people of Bihar.” pic.twitter.com/PvhoINu1BT

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New equation changing in Bihar

At present, all the political parties in Bihar are busy finalizing their alliance equations. From the Grand Alliance, the role of Congress is being considered decisive this time. At the same time, Pappu Yadav’s party Jan Adhikar Party is also constantly trying to become a part of the opposition unity or independently present a strong alternative among the public.

Political experts say that this statement of Pappu Yadav points in the direction of coordination with Congress. However, no formal alliance has been announced yet. But Congress strategists are keeping an eye on possible new equations in Bihar.

What is the big challenge for Congress?

This time Congress faces a double challenge in Bihar – on one hand the issue of seat sharing and on the other hand the need to strengthen the organization. Candidate selection, campaign strategy and alliance status are likely to be discussed in the CEC meeting. Congress wants to not only become the backbone of the opposition in Bihar but also regain the trust of the people.

Pappu Yadav appealed to the public to join

Pappu Yadav also expressed hope from the Congress leadership that the party will focus on issues that directly connect with the public. He said that today the people of Bihar are struggling with problems like unemployment, migration and inflation. Congress should make a clear and concrete policy on these issues.

This statement of Pappu Yadav has come in the politics of Bihar at a time when election activity has intensified. Now it remains to be seen how much Congress lives up to his expectation of ‘strong decision’.